Most recently, Lannen was the vice president of information technology at MWH Global, Inc., where she held a variety of technology leadership positions including infrastructure management, strategic technology planning, and project and service management. She has also held management positions at XOR Inc. and U S West Advanced Technologies.

Lannen received her Executive MBA from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, which emphasizes ethics and leadership. She also earned a degree in Business Administration & Finance from Regis University and studied mathematics/actuarial science at the University of Iowa.